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Premier Communication Event

Premier Communication Event | Nebraska 4-H | Nebraska

The Nebraska 4‑H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests. The two-day event is held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus in Lincoln. The event is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to:

  • showcase their learning and skills in the area of communication.
  • explore issues related to the communication industry.
  • discover college and career opportunities.
  • meet other 4‑H youth from across the state. 

Youth participate in a variety of contests focused upon communication, presentation, and public speaking. In addition, youth will have chances to explore East Campus, participate in learning sessions and tours, and have fun with friends! 

Video Communication

The video communication contest allows youth to create a multi-media video around a theme related to 4‑H. Judges will be evaluating on both the organization of information as well as the audio and video production.

Resources: Nebraska State 4-H 

Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA)

The Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest challenges youth to write and record a 60-second promotional audio recording focused on a yearly theme that could be played on the radio to promote the work of Nebraska 4‑H. Youth are judged on their overall organization and delivery of the PSA.

Rules

Length: 60 seconds

Only individuals may compete in this class; no team entries are allowed.

Youth will prepare a PSA around the 2026 Theme: "Ready Today, Leading Tomorrow"

All radio PSA's must promote 4‑H and be general enough to be used anywhere in Nebraska at any time of the year.

All 4‑H PSA's must include the following tagline within the last 10 seconds of the PSA: "Learn more about the Nebraska Extension 4‑H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu." The tagline is included in the 60-second time limit.

Sound effects and public-domain music may be used. Copyrighted material may not be used.

All PSA's must be the original work of the presenter. Contestants may not use PSA's written and provided by the state or national staff.

PSA entries will be submitted electronically in a .wav or .mp3 audio format along with the registration form.